Can someone tell me about ARABS ?

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I adore arabs . They are so elegent . I currently own a halfbred Arab and I was wondering could people tell me all about their breed?
Everything about Arabs :) ?
 
Here are my two purebreds.

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The chestnut in this photo is an anglo-arab (she's out of a TB mare, by an arab stallion).

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As you can tell, I'm a big arab fan.
 
I've posted these pictures before but I have an Arab stallion that I bought when I lived in Dubai - here are some pictures:

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Sorry for all of the pictures :D
 
This is my boy just after I bought him, Gasper is Salle de Francais. Sire is pure Arab, Dam is French Trotter. But when he get in his stride he is all Arab ! He is now 19 years old but thinks he's 2 at times.




Texenstar where did you buy your boy ? He is gorgeous. We were in Dubai for two years and here in Abud Dhabi for nearly five.
 
Gasper said:
Texenstar where did you buy your boy ? He is gorgeous. We were in Dubai for two years and here in Abud Dhabi for nearly five.
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I bought him from a local guy at a private stable just outside of Dubai. He was imported to Dubai from the US when he was 4 for racing but he was retrained for riding when I bought him when he was 14. He is in the UK now, couldn't leave him when I moved back. I think he misses the warm weather though! :) Your boy is adorable! I've never seen an arab crossed with a Selle Francis (sp)
 
The best Arabs (functional performance bred ones) are the descendants of the best war horses from the desert.

You needed a horse who would carry you from one end of the desert to the other, past it's comfort, past it's reserves and have the loyalty and intelligence to stick with you if you fell off.

They needed to be tough (mentally and physically), loyal, fast and yet still beautiful.
 
texenstar said:
I bought him from a local guy at a private stable just outside of Dubai. He was imported to Dubai from the US when he was 4 for racing but he was retrained for riding when I bought him when he was 14. He is in the UK now, couldn't leave him when I moved back. I think he misses the warm weather though! :) Your boy is adorable! I've never seen an arab crossed with a Selle Francis (sp)
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Apparently it's quite a successful mix for endurance horses.

Gasper was bred in France and bought by Sheikh Mohammed in Dubai as a youngster. He won a couple of endurance races and then was in Bahrain for a few years. He's been at the stables where I ride for a long time and has been used in lots of shows over here including the opening of Meydan race course. The photo I posted seriously does not do him justice.

Can't imagine how he would cope with snow .

He has slimmed down and muscled up a lot in the last six months and is a real character. I really need to get some decent pictures of him.
 
Intelligent, extremely tough and incredibly versatile. Quick mind means some can get bored easily but generally good natured breed. Had one in my teens - super, super horse!!
 
I have always wanted an Arab (i think all fairytale horses are based on arabs, unicorns and the like :embarassed: ) but when I grew to 5'10" decided I would probably never really find one big enough. But now I have a 16.1 Anglo Arab. :D

I was totally aware of the arab tendancies when i bought him, but reading these posts is good because it reminds me what I'm dealing with. Interesting that someone says they get bored easily because I am moving him to a new yard for this reason.
 
Oberon said:
The best Arabs (functional performance bred ones) are the descendants of the best war horses from the desert.

You needed a horse who would carry you from one end of the desert to the other, past it's comfort, past it's reserves and have the loyalty and intelligence to stick with you if you fell off.

They needed to be tough (mentally and physically), loyal, fast and yet still beautiful.
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I recognise most of these traits, although I only have a part bred. :cool: We've only done one pleasure ride, and were told off for being too quick, despite being positively plump and nowhere near fit enough. The horse lives to move at speed even when she's knackered, she wont slow down.

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We have three and a third:

Spud:
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Spud is a bit of a character. As long as you accept that life is all about him, all is well. But he's safe as houses and you can take him anywhere.

Felix (Spud's full brother) and Wolf (part bred):
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Felix is a bit more 'thinky' than his bro and a lot less flouncy. Wolf and me are just starting out into the ridden world, and he's doing really well.

H (27yo and all round superstar, now pretty much retired):
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There are no words to describe what I owe this horse. He's given me so much over the years and everything I've ever asked him to have a bash at, he's done. The ultimate all rounder.
 
smanf said:
Interesting that someone says they get bored easily because I am moving him to a new yard for this reason.
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Doesn't apply to all of them, of course, but it's a common issue with many intelligent animals, horses and dogs especially. The brighter ones generally need to kept more mentally occupied. Tends to make them more keen to learn though :)
 
For my sins I have 2 Crabbets (original desert war horse - not modified for the show ring).

I explain them to non-horse people as the equivalent of collie dogs. Love work, thrive on it, need plenty of stimulation & attention as very intelligent & adore 1-2-1- time with owner. Brains need to be occupied or they will look to occupy themselves (which is when problems can arise). Brilliant athletic horses, but not for everyone due to their requirements. In 'wrong' hands can turn into neurotic nightmare. Problem arabs due to human handling errors.

When you bond with an arab, such as the relationship formed through countless miles covered in endurance, they are the most loyal, brave & devoted horse you could have. If I had to face any dangerous situation, I'd choose to do it from the back of my arab.
 
Oh dear, what have you done? You know Arab threads attract certain of us like flies don't you??
Here's some pics...
Celebrity Psyche - exquisite and dainty -



Crystal Fire - 16hh, built like a brick sh** house (she's about 5 years old in these pics, is almost white with some flea bitten bits now) -


Fin is a Welsh x Arab, but wouldn't want to be left out.
 
pip6 said:
For my sins I have 2 Crabbets (original desert war horse - not modified for the show ring).

I explain them to non-horse people as the equivalent of collie dogs. Love work, thrive on it, need plenty of stimulation & attention as very intelligent & adore 1-2-1- time with owner. Brains need to be occupied or they will look to occupy themselves (which is when problems can arise). Brilliant athletic horses, but not for everyone due to their requirements. In 'wrong' hands can turn into neurotic nightmare. Problem arabs due to human handling errors.

When you bond with an arab, such as the relationship formed through countless miles covered in endurance, they are the most loyal, brave & devoted horse you could have. If I had to face any dangerous situation, I'd choose to do it from the back of my arab.
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Agree completely with all of the above. Once I had formed a relationship with mine she was very much a one-person horse but I honestly think she would have walked through fire for me! The most honest, genuine horse I have ever owned - would try her heart out for me.
 
I have a straight egyptian arabian mare - read here for more info on them:

http://www.arabianhorses.org/education/education_bloodlines_egyptian.asp

I've had my girl since she was three years old (now 12) and the bond we have I cant even explain - Ive had many other breeds of horse throughout my life but this horse (whether it just be her temprament or that shes an arab - who knows?) is on a completely different scale! :o

There's only me thats ever ridden her (I backed her) and what a ride she is – you actually do feel like you’re one when you’re out –full of spirit (prancey prancey), sharp as a knife and completely bonkers but great fun!
Not all been fun and games mind … we’ve had our dramas – hates the vet (and I mean hates) and will be a completely cow when she needs treatment (i.e like this morning!) Grrrr … :mad:

The kids call her the Barbie/princess horse and whenever shes out and about people will stop and stare – whether its her beauty or the fact she’s prancing/snorting but everyone adores her!

At the farm, we don’t really have head collars (or we do, just don’t know where they are) we like to think we’re ‘au natural’ lol – she hears my car pull up, she waits neighing/head twirling with impatience at the gate … if shes at the other end of the field – you shout she gallops like a maniac screaming as she comes! She then follows you at your shoulder right up to the barn and you say “in your bed” and she does! Simples! Unfortunately my new-ish TB isn’t quite used to this natural/hectic way (coming from the calm quiet atmosphere of a racing yard) of life but she follows my arab and she’s slowly getting the hang of what life is like with us and has also learnt “in your bed” although most of the time she goes in the same stable as the other one! :rolleyes:

Arabs really are one of kind … she’s the happiest horse I’ve ever known – she’s like a huge dog!

Here she is:

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I've had my purebred for nearly 3 weeks - and I swear you can hear the cogs turning when you introduce him to something. He'll keep those cogs moving himself if he doesn't have something to do, meaning he's a complete pain in the backside :p

Calm, friendly, enthusiastic, far from fragile, and takes everything in his stride... I think he's going to be a pleasure to work with.





 
I can't post pics from this PC but you can see mine in my sig pics. He is Dennis and he is a Menace! We have been on a very long journey and came out trumps :) He has the most amazing temperament. He wants to be everyones best friend.

I also have a partbred stallion called Morris who is turning out to be a bit of a superstar. He was Reserve Supreme Champion last week, the pony that got Supreme was Supreme at MHOYS 2012 so not bad at all to come reserve to that!

My previous arab was Perissa, I had the pleasure of her company for 21 years and she died in my arms. I still miss her every single day. That is what arabs do to you, they reach into your soul and warm you heart.
 
Gasper said:
Apparently it's quite a successful mix for endurance horses.
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He has slimmed down and muscled up a lot in the last six months and is a real character. I really need to get some decent pictures of him.
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Having met the lovely Gasper in the flesh I would agree. The photo does not do him justice. He's a lovely lad. :)
 
My pb is 23 and has all of the above traits, I love her to pieces. Due to her age though I'm starting to honk about a second horse again (once kiddiewink no 2 arrives and is established!) and I'm seriously thinking about another Arab, or at least one with a high Arab percentage. They are beautiful, loyal and seriously addictive.
 
I have a chestnut crabbet arab. I frequently get the comment "that's not a horse, he's a big dog!" Due to his habits of following you around, picking up things (buckets, bridle, riding crop) and carrying them around, and the best one is standing on 3 legs (holding a back leg up in the air) so that he can scratch his belly with his teeth! :D:D:D
 
All the pictures are stunning, especially love the greys and their beautiful manes Hippona and Victoria25. Love arab manes and tails. I really hope that my boy ends up with an araby mane and am letting it grow, but am not sure that he will with the tb in him.

My turn now lol...
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Gasper said:
Apparently it's quite a successful mix for endurance horses.

Gasper was bred in France and bought by Sheikh Mohammed in Dubai as a youngster. He won a couple of endurance races and then was in Bahrain for a few years. He's been at the stables where I ride for a long time and has been used in lots of shows over here including the opening of Meydan race course. The photo I posted seriously does not do him justice.

Can't imagine how he would cope with snow .

He has slimmed down and muscled up a lot in the last six months and is a real character. I really need to get some decent pictures of him.
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Well he seems like a nice sort, my boy is a bit of an oldie now too, though you wouldn't guess. He has just turned 20 and my grandma rides him regularly (the big dangerous arab stallion lets my grandma and little kiddies ride him ;) ) A lot of english people are shocked when they meet him :D
 
Look at them all - beautiful!
I love long manes and tails, which is why my boy has his plaited up sometimes, it catches on his horsehair reins. I have to keep subtly trimming his tail or he'd be standing on it!
When I got my first Arab, Fire, I was told that Arabs don't really grow manes. I think I saw that as a bit of a challenge.
 
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